Senior Accountant

Swiss Re • Kansas City, MO

18d • $84,000 - $126,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in our financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while contributing to process improvements that enhance our team's effectiveness and efficiency.

Requirements

• College graduate with BA or BS in Accounting
• Five plus years of work experience in the insurance industry
• CPA certification or equivalent; 2- 5 years experience
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting policies and regulatory framework
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with US Statutory accounting principles

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles
• Experience with financial systems and automation tools
• Project management experience
• Strong presentation skills and experience communicating with senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly close activities including reconciling balance sheet accounts and preparing accurate financial data for internal and external reporting
• Collaborate with auditors by providing necessary documentation and support for both internal and external audit processes
• Ensure compliance with risk and control frameworks and meet all audit requirements
• Perform quality checks on output produced by team members for Corporate Solutions Finance stakeholders
• Conduct comprehensive analysis related to accounting policies, reporting, monitoring, and reconciliation activities
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team delivery and efficiency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level